Art Basel has named Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as the Artistic Director for the 2027 edition of Art Basel Qatar, succeeding Wael Shawky.
Art Basel has announced 33 medalists for the second edition of its global awards program, recognizing artists, curators, and institutions across nine categories including Emerging Artist, Icon Artist, and Patron.
Art Basel has released the 2026 schedule for its flagship fairs in Asia and Europe. Art Basel Hong Kong is scheduled to run from March 26 to March 28, 2026.
Art Basel has announced that artist Trevor Paglen and strategist Eli Scheinman will co-curate the third edition of Zero 10, the fair's digital art initiative, for its inaugural presentation in Switzerland from June 17–21, 2026.
The co-curator of Art Basel's Zero 10 edition has announced a new initiative to bridge the gap between digital and traditional art markets. The program focuses on integrating technology-driven practices into the established fair structure to increase accessibility for digital artists.
Tokyo Gallery + BTAP has announced a new art event designed to bridge academic curation with the commercial art market. The program will take place across two locations in Tokyo and Kyoto to create a new circulation for contemporary art.
Art Basel has published a series of interviews and profiles featuring international artists including Cecilia Vicuña, Lubaina Himid, and Michael Armitage.
A new report from Art Basel examines the historical and contemporary financial structures supporting Land Art six decades after the movement's inception.
Eight participants from the Phileas Art Writing Programme have authored profiles of artists featured in the Kunsthalle Wien exhibition 'Lives and Works in Wien'.
Art Basel has detailed the programming for its 2026 flagship fair in Basel, featuring 290 galleries from 43 countries and the launch of 'Basel Exclusive,' a program where exhibitors reserve major works for a first-time public unveiling at the VIP opening on June 16.
Art Basel has released a report detailing the evolving strategies of private collectors, focusing on a former financier's transition into the art market. The analysis identifies persistent blind spots in current market valuations and the increasing influence of non-traditional buyers.
Architect Peter Zumthor has completed a long-term museum expansion project, marking a significant addition to the international cultural landscape.
The global art market returned to growth in 2025 with total sales reaching an estimated $59.6 billion, a 4% increase following two years of decline. Public auction sales rose 9% to $20.7 billion while dealer sector sales grew 2% to $34.8 billion, though private sales fell 5% to $4.2 billion.
Art Basel has announced the 290 participating galleries for its 2026 flagship edition in Basel, including 21 first-time exhibitors from regions such as Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
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